1982 Mitsubishi Starion vs. 1987 Porsche 911
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Mitsubishi Starion would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion. (251 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Mitsubishi Starion.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Mitsubishi Starion | 1987 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Porsche |
Model | Starion | 911 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2555 cc | 3587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 763 Nm |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 342 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |